Tamila’s lessons are extremely flexible. She will make time for you and teach you exactly what you want to learn. My Ukrainian has gotten so much better since I began working with her.”
Jake McGrew, Peace Corps Volunteer, Ukraine
Tamila is a savvy and talented Russian and Ukrainian language tutor. She has many years of experience customizing language instruction to the specific needs of the individual and is extremely patient and attentive to the wants of her students. I first starting working with Tamila as a Peace Corps volunteer in Ukraine and am very happy to have the ability to continue studying with her on a weekly basis. She is very responsive to my specific needs, and her advanced English proficiency makes communication easy when scheduling lesson times or discussing a new topic or grammar subject. I highly recommend Tamila to Russian and Ukrainian students of all levels without reservation.”
Stuart, Washington
I learned Russian from Tamela Sotula when I was in the Peace Corps in Ukraine. Tamela is an excellent teacher. She was able to bring my Russian language from knowing nothing to speaking at mid-level conversational. She is very knowledgeable about how English-speaking people best learn Russian. I am grateful to have had her as my teacher then, and I am studying Russian again with her. She makes learning fun and convenient.”
Debbie, Ohio
Lessons with Tamila are great- she is encouraging and makes it a joy to study Ukrainian! Over the past couple of years, I have had quite a few Ukrainian teachers and Tamila is one of the best by far! Lessons are always very helpful and I always feel like I’ve really learned something after each session. I highly recommend her lessons!!!”
Michelle, Washington
Tamila is an excellent Russian language tutor who brings enthusiasm and dedication to her work. She is completely flexible and ready to prepare and adapt lessons according to the learner’s needs. Since I started with Tamila, my comprehension, pronunciation, grammar, and reading ability of the Russian language has improved. I really appreciate Tamila’s interactive lessons and her encouragement to always have me speak in Russian and use new phrases and expressions. Your Russian will definitely improve if you tutor with Tamila!”
Susanna, Washington
I have been taking lessons with Tamila for nearly 6 months. My knowledge of Russian was quite limited when I began, so I initially had doubts about whether tutoring on Skype would work for me. But it didn’t take long for me to shake off those doubts! Tamila’s resourcefulness and dedication to her students have resulted in targeted and personalized lesson plans to help me reach my goals. My Russian ability continues to grow, and beyond that, Tamila’s patience, sense of humor, and optimistic personality really make me look forward to learning more with her!”
Kirstin, Michigan
Tamela is one of the best Russian teacher’s i’ve ever had – a tall task when the class is entirely online. Tamela allows you to design your own class and really helps you learn about the things you’re interested in. No more learning general topics out of a textbook. You can learn about your favorite subject, while also tying in general every day Russian words and phrases you’llneed if you’re out in SPB or Moscow. She has flexible hours, so you can carve out an hour out of your busy schedule to dedicated to your hobby, interest, or future travel destination. The lessons are designed in Russian to help improve your conversation skills, but she is an expert in English language. She knows almost every English word i’ve thrown at her, and can explain grammar subjects with clarity. For a small amount of money, this is the best deal money can buy. I would highly recommend taking lessons from Tamela if you want to improve your Russian quickly and efficiently. Take the leap and learn some Russian from a great teacher!”
Evan, Oregon
As a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ukraine I had the good fortune to have Tamila as my Russian language teacher. She was a very hard working, dedicated and imaginative teacher, endlessly patient and a tireless motivator when I wanted to give up.
After having forgotten most of my Russian, I recently enlisted her services via Skype to prepare me for a trip through several Russian-speaking countries. It has been a great experience! Tamila designs every lesson with my specific needs and abilities in mind. We develop together dialogues in anticipation of real-life situation and she helps me with correct pronunciation.
I feel like transported back into my former classroom in Ukraine, only this time around it is much more fun and best of all, I have her all to myself! ”
Dagmar, California
Tamila Sotula is a highly effective teacher and a wonderfully kind person, and working with her has produced real and positive results in my Russian language. She is always patient and understanding of mistakes, while at the same time demanding the best of her students and pinpointing areas that need work and improvement. Her explanations of vocabulary and grammar are detailed and clear, and her class materials are meticulously planned to create a beneficial and comprehensive experience for the benefit of the student. I highly recommend Tamila Sotula for your Russian or Ukrainian language needs.”
Paul, California
I have been taking Ukrainian lessons with Ms. Tamela for months now, and I am greatly satisfied. I do my lessons with her over Skype twice a week and have learned a great deal and am now able to speak with her in Ukrainian. Her lessons are fun and interactive and she designs each lesson around my work and interests so that the lessons aren’t just boring memorization like many of the language programs out there. Overall the lessons help me learn the language in a great way and I am retaining the knowledge instead of forgetting it.”
Benjamin, Virginia
After my Peace Corps service in Ukraine, I wanted a way to practice Ukrainian regularly and to help me prepare for my upcoming graduate program. My weekly lessons with Tamela are wonderful—she works at my pace and tailors the lessons to my needs! She is such a patient, encouraging, and communicative teacher. I know that my language skills have improved from working with her!”
Sandra, Michigan
I have studied Russian with Tamela for over a year, and she really is one of the best teachers I have ever had. She works really hard at helping you achieve your goals and making it fun at the same time. If you want to learn or improve in Russian or Ukrainian, and have fun doing it, you should study with Tamela.”
Barry, California
Tamila is a wonderful language professor, I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with her for 2+ years. She first worked with me and four other volunteers in a 3 month intensive Ukrainian lesson regiment, helping me achieve a strong and proficient level of Ukrainian that assisted me in my work as a Peace Corps Volunteer. Following the conclusion of my service, I changed my focus and began studying Russian with her over Skype. In both experiences, Tamila was a kind and hard-working teacher that worked to tailor her lessons for my specific needs. Her lessons are cost-effective and are crafted to challenge me to advance my skills. I highly recommend her as a language teacher in both Ukrainian and Russian!
Jeff Iowa
Tamila is an an excellent and extremely experienced teacher, who creates engaging lessons suited to your skill level. She clearly explains the exasperating mechanics of Slavic grammar, expands your vocabulary, and helps you navigate the tricky pronunciation of the Russian language. Since working with Tamila for several months, my Russian has improved immensely due to her tireless dedication, patience and mastery of teaching techniques. She’s flexible not only in terms of scheduling but also in regards to the content of the lesson. After my incredibly rewarding experience with her, I cannot recommend her enough. (Also, don’t let the online aspect scare you! I’ve come to prefer the convenience of online tutoring sessions.)
Allison Yang, California
